Mini Blueberry Muffins Basket (Printer View)

Bite-sized blueberry muffins served in a charming basket, ideal for brunch or quick snacks.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
07 - 2/3 cup whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 large egg

→ Fruit

10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

→ Optional Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, whole milk, pure vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
04 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Carefully fold the blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute them.
06 - Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar over the top of each muffin to create a crunchy finish.
08 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Place the cooled mini muffins in a decorative basket lined with a cloth napkin and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfectly portioned mini muffins ideal for sharing
  • Moist texture with bursts of fresh blueberry flavor
02 -
  • For a lemony twist, add 1 tsp grated lemon zest to the batter
  • Substitute half the flour for whole wheat flour for added fiber
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and fluffy
  • If using frozen blueberries, fold them in frozen to avoid color bleeding
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